The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program is an EPA WaterSense labeled professional certification in irrigation system audits. QWEL is a program of the Sonoma-Marin …

Pass the QWEL exam with a score of 75 or more out of 100. The QWEL exam is a 100 question multiple choice exam that is held at the end of the certification workshop with a time limit of 3 …

The QWEL program provides educational materials designed to provide a better understanding of landscape water management. The QWEL curriculum and content may not be altered without …

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QWEL is an EPA WaterSense labeled Professional Certification Program for irrigation system audits. The Partnership has received national recognition from the WaterSense program for …

The QWEL program was developed in 2007 by Sonoma County Water Agency in partnership with the North Coast Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association, local landscape …

To help support the program, a $20 annual fee has been implemented in 2025 to renew your QWEL Certification. The $20 fee is payable following submittal of your annually required (2) …

The training calendar includes QWEL certification workshops and other classes provided by the QWEL Professional Certifying Organizations (PCOs) listed on the home page.

The class includes an irrigation audit and exam, both of which are required to earn the QWEL professional certification. Please arrive on time, prepared, and plan to attend the full course.

Find a QWEL Pro Find a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper in your area. A QWEL certified professional will help meet landscape needs while keeping outdoor water use in check. QWEL …